Project Gutenberg 2013-07-08 Public domain in the USA. 212 Meade, L. T. 1854 1914 Smith, Elizabeth Thomasina Meade Meade, Mrs. L. T. Thomas, Elizabeth Meade, Elizabeth Thomasina Meade, Lillie Mead, L. T. Townsend, F. H. (Frederick Henry) 1868 1920 Townsend, Frederick Henry Townsend, F.H. Jill: A Flower Girl Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Jill: A Flower Girl" by L.T. Meade is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Jill, who sells flowers in London and lives with her mother and two younger brothers in a modest flat. As the narrative begins, Jill navigates the stark contrast between the opulence of the upper classes and her own struggles, exploring themes of love, loyalty, and hardship as she grapples with her mother’s struggles with alcohol and the challenges of caring for her family. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to the vibrant world of London during the season, juxtaposing the glamor of the high society with the impoverished lives of Jill and her family. Jill's deep admiration for the elegant ladies and gentlemen she observes from the street reflects her longing for a better life, while her commitment to her mother and determination to protect her from judgment drive her actions. The scene quickly unfolds to showcase Jill's compassionate nature, as she rushes to aid her inebriated mother, Poll, who faces a painful reality. This initial glimpse sets the stage for Jill's internal struggles, her aspirations for a loving marriage with Nat, and the poignant dynamics of her family life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Young women -- Juvenile fiction Children of alcoholics -- Juvenile fiction London (England) -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Juvenile fiction Working class -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 372577 2025-07-17T11:00:32.311295 text/html 368578 2024-10-23T16:49:36 text/html 1024412 2025-07-17T11:00:38.929242 application/epub+zip 1029033 2025-07-17T11:00:34.398243 application/epub+zip 194836 2025-07-17T11:00:33.155236 application/epub+zip 1205191 2025-07-17T11:00:42.250233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1184346 2025-07-17T11:00:38.039214 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 284457 2022-09-19T16:57:39.672681 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324029 2023-09-18T15:17:17.652169 text/plain 304363 2024-10-23T16:49:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18083 2025-07-17T11:00:42.380202 application/rdf+xml 13216 2025-07-17T11:00:33.645278 image/jpeg 3543 2025-07-17T11:00:33.397284 image/jpeg 1007060 2025-07-17T11:00:32.374320 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia